Kobalt K11RTA-03, Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTER
5. To Adjust the Cutting Depth
a. Place the router assembly on a flat, level
surface, with the back of the fixed base (B)
facing the operator.
b. Loosen the motor clamp (N).
c. With the cutter bit already installed, press the
coarse-adjustment knob (O) and lower the
motor into the base until the cutter bit is very
close to the flat surface on which the base is
sitting. Turn the micro-fine adjustment dial (K)
until the cutter bit “just” touches the flat surface
on which the base is sitting.
d. Place the router assembly such that the sub-
base (H) rests on two level scrap workpieces,
positioned so that the cutter bit can be lowered
between the scrap workpieces and below the
sub-base.
e. Turn the depth-indicator ring (L) until the zero
“0” is lined up with the “I” marked on the base.
f. Turn the micro-fine adjustment dial clockwise to
lower the bit to the desired cutting depth.
g. Once the cutting depth is set, tighten the motor
clamp securely.
NOTICE: Making a single deep cut is never
advisable. Smaller diameter cutter bits are easily
broken by too much lateral thrust and torque. Larger
cutter bits will cause a rough cut and will be difficult
to guide and control. For these reasons, do not
exceed 1/8 in. cutting depth in a single pass.
Deep Cuts
a. Determining the proper cutting depth for each pass should always be based on the
material, the size and type of cutter bit, and the power of the motor.
b. Always make several progressively deeper cuts, starting at one depth and then making
several passes, increasing the cutting depth each time until the desired total depth is
reached.
c. Making a cut that is too deep will put stress on the motor and the cutter bit, and it may burn
the workpiece and dull the cutter bit. It could also “grab” too much of the workpiece and
result in loss of control of the router, causing a serious accident.
d. To be certain that the depth settings are as desired, always make test cuts in scrap
material similar to the workpiece before beginning the final cut.
e. Remember, knowing the right depth for each cut comes with routing experience.
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